Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System

Roughly bounded by 38th St., Emerson, Southern and Tibbs Aves., ext.to Fall Creek and Pleasan Run Rkwys to Shadeland, Indianapolis, Indiana. County/parish: Marion.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places March 28, 2003. NRIS 03000149.

20 contributing buildings. 28 contributing sites. 109 contributing structures. 7 contributing objects.

From Wikipedia:

Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System

The Indianapolis Park and Boulevard System is a group of parks, parkways, and boulevards in Indianapolis, Indiana, that was designed by landscape architect George Edward Kessler in the early part of the twentieth century. Also known as the Kessler System, the district includes 3,474 acres (1,406 ha) and has shaped the city through the present day. This historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/132003926

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